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1) Why we work
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An eye-opening, groundbreaking tour of the purpose of work in our lives, showing how work operates in our culture and how you can find your own path to happiness in the workplace. Why do we work? The question seems so simple. But Professor Barry Schwartz proves that the answer is surprising, complex, and urgent. We've long been taught that the reason we work is primarily for a paycheck. In fact, we've shaped much of the infrastructure of our society...
2) The 7 hidden reasons employees leave: how to recognize the subtle signs and act before it's too late
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People are four times more likely to leave a job because of something going on in the office than for an outside opportunity.
Employee engagement and retention expert Leigh Branham offers real solutions to help you overcome the costly problem of employee turnover. The book examines the factors that contribute to turnover—such as manager relationships, lack of trust in senior leadership, company culture, salary, and
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In this twentieth anniversary edition of her perennial bestseller, Nancy Anderson shows readers how following their passion to find their special niche is the most effective and rewarding approach to business and career success. Work with Passion follows the step-by-step program Anderson implements in her career counseling practice, carefully guiding readers through each stage. The program follows the ten "Passion Secrets" of successful people, and...
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Career paths look nothing like they did in days past. We work more hours at more jobs for more years than ever before. It's vital that we know how to find work that allows us to remain true to who we are, work that connects us to something larger than ourselves. Leider and Shapiro give us a new way to uncover our gifts, passions, and values and find work that expresses them.
8) I don't know what I want, but I know it's not this: a step-by-step guide to finding gratifying work
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Penguin Books
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[2016].
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English
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"Changing careers, conducting a job search, or starting a business is more complicated than ever before. Jansen has updated her classic guide to address the unique challenges of today's job market, from the ever-more important world of social media to new ways of funding your own endeavors online. Filled with quizzes, personality assessments, and real-life examples, this guide [aims to help] you identify the type of work you're best suited for"--Amazon.com....
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Portfolio/Penguin
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[2015]
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English
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"Starting on the first day you got paid to scoop ice cream or restock shelves, you've had the chance to develop the four elements all great careers have in common: relationships, skills, character, and hustle. You already have each of those, to one degree or another. Now it's time to amplify them and apply them in a new way, creating a Career Savings Account"--Amazon.com.
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Boxtree
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2004
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English
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Author Tony Robinson explores how there has been an unseen army undertaking hard, dangerous and unpleasant work throughout British history, from the Roman Invasion to the reign of Queen Victoria. Whether it's swilling out the crotch of a knight's soiled armor, collecting guillemot eggs on wind-swept cliffs, or cleaning Tudor era cess-pits, Robinson personally endures it all to illustrate the disgusting, dangerous, painful, exhausting, and humiliating...
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Once upon a time, you probably learned the thrill of a good day's work and were inspired to work harder and accomplish more. Then the honeymoon ended, burnout set in, and you began going through the motions uninspired. Wouldn't you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one? You can! The key is to quit waiting for it to happen and take control of the process yourself.
In Find the Fire, discover how you can shake off the malaise...
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Crown Business
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[2016].
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English
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"Through inspiring stories of those who have successfully landed their dream career, as well as actionable tools, exercises, and thought experiments, he'll guide you through today's vast menu of career options to discover the work perfectly suited to your unique interests, skills, and experiences," from Amazon.
Demonstrates how to enjoy greater career success and personal fulfillment by finding one's life calling, with recommendations beyond the...
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2018
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English
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"Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his "Seven Work Smarter Practices" that can be applied by anyone looking to maximize their time and performance. Each of Hansen's seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories...
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Bold Type Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"You're told that if you "do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Whether it's working for "exposure" and "experience," or enduring poor treatment in the name of "being part of the family," all employees are pushed to make sacrifices for the privilege of being able to do what we love. In Work Won't Love You Back, Sarah Jaffe, a preeminent voice on labor, inequality, and social movements, examines this "labor of love" myth -- the idea...
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